- Introduction to Sport Coaching (SPOR07011) - 20 Credits
- Introduction to Sport Development (SPOR07012) - 20 Credits
- Foundations of Sport & Exercise Science (SPOR07002) - 20 Credits
- Human Anatomy & Physiology (BIOL07002) - 20 Credits
- Academic & Professional Skills (HLTH07005) - 20 Credits
- Sport & Society (SPOR07013) - 20 Credits
Undergraduate
School of Health and Life Sciences
⭐ Professional Accreditation
University of the West of Scotland
BSc (Hons) Sport Coaching & Development
A professionally recognized honours degree built in partnership with national sport organizations and fully mapped to CIMSPA standards, preparing graduates for careers in sports promotion, development, and advanced coaching.
Ayr September
Duration
4 years full-time or 8 years part-time
IELTS (min)
6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in each component)
Course overview
About the Course
The BSc (Hons) Sport Coaching & Development programme combines rigorous scientific frameworks with extensive field-based placement learning to produce highly skilled, career-ready sports practitioners.
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This highly practical undergraduate degree concentrates on developing modern pedagogical and physical development competencies, preparing students for strategic roles in sports promotion, teaching, and elite coaching.
Programme structure
Course Modules
This programme is structured to build strong subject knowledge, academic readiness and applied professional capability through each stage of study.
- The Sports Coaching Process (SPOR08012) - 20 Credits
- Sport Coaching & Development Placement 1 (SPOR08013) - 20 Credits
- Introduction to Sport Psychology (SPOR08003) - 20 Credits
- Strength & Conditioning Principles (SPOR08014) - 20 Credits
- Research Methods in Sport & Health (HLTH08008) - 20 Credits
- Nutrition for Sport & Health (BIOL08002) - 20 Credits
- Advanced Sport Coaching Practice (SPOR09015) - 20 Credits
- Strategic Sport Development (SPOR09016) - 20 Credits
- Sport Coaching & Development Placement 2 (SPOR09017) - 20 Credits
- Applied Sport Psychology (SPOR09018) - 20 Credits
- Analysis of Sports Performance (SPOR09001) - 20 Credits
- Syllabus Elective Module / Language Study - 20 Credits
- Honours Dissertation / Applied Research Project (SPOR10006) - 40 Credits
- Professional Issues in Sport Coaching & Development (SPOR10011) - 20 Credits
- Leadership & Management in Sport (SPOR10012) - 20 Credits
- Advanced Performance Coaching (SPOR10013) - 20 Credits
- Contemporary Issues in Sport Development (SPOR10014) - 20 Credits
Placement Opportunities
Career Opportunities
Step directly into leadership and physical development pipelines across the sports sector
Graduate Outcomes
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Key placement benefits
- Advanced Pedagogical Coaching Delivery
- Strategic Sport Development Planning
- Performance Analysis & Metric Assessment
- Reflective Practice & Individual Intervention Design
Placement providers
- National Governing Bodies & Local Municipal Authorities
- Professional & Community Sports Clubs
- Educational Institutions & Active Schools Networks
- Global Academic Research & Exchange Operations
Tuition information
Tuition Fees
2026/2027 Academic Year
Scholarships Available
£18,900 per year of study
£3,150 per 20-credit syllabus module block
Flexible payment options via standard university instalment structures are configurable via online portfolios.
Eligible EU applicants can utilize selective scholarship portfolios to offset gross costs.
*Gross tuition parameters undergo structured annual review. Values shown strictly reflect international undergraduate benchmarks.
English language
Entry Requirements
Undergraduate English language proficiency parameters for direct entry.
6.0
IELTS Score Required
Minimum 5.5 in each individual component
Accepted alternatives
Other recognized tests
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TOEFL iBT
78 -
Pearson PTE Academic
54 -
Duolingo English Test
105
Equivalent verified language certifications are evaluated case-by-case by our international team.
Maximum Exemptions Available
Professional Relevance
Mapped to National Chartered Fitness Industry Benchmarks
By meeting rigid external quality marks, our assessments ensure your practical training translates directly into recognized industry credentials.
CIMSPA Endorsement
Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity Alignment
Provides the educational foundation to achieve professional status as an Advanced Practitioner, Gym Instructor, Personal Trainer, and Coaching Assistant.
Scottish Volleyball Association Partnership
Strategic Institutional Governing Body Alignment
Secures specialized live volunteering, placement streams, and sector-vetted credentials.
All accepted students must successfully clear a background check via the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme prior to commencing placement blocks.
Official admissions guidance
Academic Entry Requirements
Applicants are expected to satisfy general UWS undergraduate admission criteria. SQA higher entry standards usually require 120 UCAS tariff points, including a science. High school credentials, international baccalaureates, and all eligible EU qualification profiles are thoroughly evaluated on an individual case-by-case basis by the admissions panel.
Our specialized international teams are prepared to run an official qualification check and confirm your application profile.
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